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This podcast features analysis of current Canadian legal news, and stories with important legal angles.
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Dispersing the Fog E80 - Springhill Drug Bust Debunked, NS Justice Min Bar Complaint Revelations, Belleville Shooting, Guest Toronto Star Investigative Reporter Kevin Donovan on Car Thefts (opens the original)
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This week we are very pleased to welcome Kevin Donovan, the lead investigative reporter for the Toronto Star, to discuss his series of stories about car thefts in Canada. We learn how the thieves operate, how the cars leave the country, and what owners can do to prevent their car from becoming a statistic.Also this week;- the Correctional Service of Canada is promoting a drug bust at the Springhill Institution as evidence of their advanced detection methodologies. We reveal what really led to th
Dispersing the Fog E79 - Sweeney Gambling Ad, Safe Driving Speeds, Use of Force Rules, Transgender Prisoners, Toronto Police Caught in 'Project South' (opens the original)
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This week, we take a look at the alleged corruption in the Toronto Police, as has been exposed through the 'Project South' investigation into officers dealing drugs, providing private information to criminal organizations, and running other criminal operations, as has been exposed following the attempted hit on a corrections officer.Also covered this week;- the Sydney Sweeney gambling ad is generating controversy, as is the damage done by unfettered gambling. A study out of Ontario provides deta
Dispersing the Fog E78 - Frank Magazine Editor Arrested, RCMP Drop Name Tags, NS Outlaws Tip Theft, BC Human Rights Award to Prisoner, Oilers Sign Acquitted Formenton (opens the original)
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This week, our main story is the arrest of Frank Magazine editor, Andrew Douglas, on a charge of distributing an intimate image. The charge arises from an story Frank published about 'slum' landlords, and has been subject to civil court proceedings as well. We discuss the charge, and the likely outcome.Also this week;- the Edmonton Oilers have signed Alex Formenton, one of five Team Canada junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault, to a one-year contract. Some fans are calling for the si
Dispersing the Fog E77 - MCC Monitoring Final Report, Lindsay Clancy, Prison Gender Lawsuit, Ontario Cash Bail Injunction, Marco MacLeod Resigns, Guest Janet Merlo on RCMP Sexual Assault Class Action (opens the original)
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This week, we welcome back Janet Merlo to give an update on the sexual abuse class action lawsuit against the RCMP, and get her views on two current abuse stories involving current RCMP officers. Also this week;- The Mass Casualty Commission's implementation monitoring committee has filed its final report, ending its three year existence. We discuss the impact, and what governments are committing to do next.- the Lindsay Clancy case has drawn international attention. We review the case, and disc
Dispersing the Fog E76 - Frank Magazine Press Freedom Court Win, NS Re-funds RCMP, More Prison Reports, Hydronyms, Guest Tom Juby on Plane Crash Docs (opens the original)
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This week we welcome back forensic specialist, Tom Juby, as the anniversary of the Swiss Air crash off Peggy's Cove approaches. Tom reviews the newly unveiled evidence from TWA 800, Egypt Air 990, and American Airlines 587 and compares that to the covered up truth of Swiss Air.Also discussed this week;- Lake Ontario/America- Frank Magazine wins a case on freedom of speech, and the Chronicle Herald runs up against a publication ban in their reporting of the case- prison guards write to us with mo
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